The Black History Month Centennial Celebration kicked off at Macy’s yesterday at stores around the country including the Lenox Square Location here in Atlanta. Art and jazz fans poured in to the standing room only event just to take in the marvelous artwork.

If you like art, then I recommend you preview a satellite exhibit of Romare Bearden’s artwork. View watercolors, prints, oil on paper and dramatic black and white Photostats that date from 1964 to 1984 when Romare Bearden was at the peak of his artistic power. In addition to works on loan from the Foundation are new works by artists inspired and influenced by Bearden’s life and legacy.

'The Lamp'

Dates & Locations

New Orleans February 2nd, 2012 6PM

Macy’s Lakeside 3301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, Louisiana
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.Please RSVP to 1.877.884.3751 to attend the reception or visit macys.com/events

Chicago February 9h, 2012 5:30PM
Macy’s State Street
111 North State Street
Chicago, IL
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.

Please RSVP at macys.com/events to attend the reception.

Los Angeles February 9th, 2012 6:30PM
Macy’s Baldwin Hills
3rd Floor, The Museum of African Art
3650 W Martin Luther King Jr
Los Angeles, CA
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.Please RSVP to 1.877.884.3751 to attend the reception or visit macys.com/events.

New York February 9th, 2012 6PM
Macy’s Herald Square
151 W 34th Street
New York, NY
Furniture on 9
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
No RSVP necessary, for details visit macys.com/events.

Philadelphia February 15th, 2012 6PM
Macy’s Center City
1300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.To RSVP, please call 1.888.622.9769 or visit macys.com/events.

Houston February 16th, 2012 6:30PM
Macy’s Houston Galleria at Hidalgo
5135 W. Alabama
Houston, TX
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.Please RSVP to 1.877.884.3751 to attend the reception.

Miami February 16th, 2012 6:30PM
Macy’s Aventura Mal
19535 Biscayne Blvd.
Aventura, FL
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.Please RSVP to 1.305.682.3393 or visit macys.com/events.

San Francisco February 16th, 2012 6PM
Macy’s Union Square
170 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.Please RSVP to www.macys.com/events to attend the reception.

Washington February 16th, 2012 5:30PM
Macy’s Metro Center
1201 G. Street N.W.
Washington, DC
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.Please RSVP to 1.888.622.9769 to attend the reception.

Bring your family to our Children’s event and enjoy storytelling, arts & crafts, delicious treats and exciting entertainment. Join us for a celebration of Romare Bearden, featuring children’s collage and craft activities, storybook readings, live music, and face painting! Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.

There will also be exhibits, special activities for children and cooking demonstrations based on the bookMa Chance’s French Caribbean Creole Cooking, which was illustrated by Romare Bearden.